RE:

At the beginning of 2007 we compiled lists of possible pool consultants, the lead of which was the contractor that installed the pool at Yacht Haven: Certified Pools out of Florida, whose contact person is Harry Kashner. Kashner at the time was also consulting with Manhattan at Botany Bay before they were eliminated as contractors there. This company consulted with us and the designers on the features of the pool which was originally designed for the office structure.

 

We simultaneously identified Pool Works and Sea Scape here as possibilities. Kashner was chosen, however, due to the Yacht Haven connection and a skill set stateside which could be imported here for a very high end  application. Fountains and other more elaborate structures were also in their resume which made them even more appropriate. You will recall that your original main house design for the location where the library is now going at the time had a very large two story fountain-waterfall in it and you have had fountains under consideration from time to time for the existing compound.

 

We ended up in Florida because pool  contracting here, generally, is not done by one, exclusive source. Typically, with the advice of a consultant the pool is cast by a competent concrete contractor and then aerated and finished under the direction of a specialist.

 

When the pool was removed from the office and the main house plans changed we did not continue to be in contact with all these sources. Construction has slowed down here considerably and players come and go all the time. Accordingly, there is a need to fish the local market again in response to your request and to get current, reliable information about local contractors. We have continued to be in contact with Certified Pools, whose owner has visited our offices here to solicit business. They will be on the list as well.  We should be able to give you a thoughtful and constructive response in two or three days.